Dairy goods, grain-based products, fruit beverages, sweeteners, plant-based fats – how to distinguish genuinely health-promoting foods from those that merely appear healthy
Wojciech Wiśniewski
2026-03-23
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In today’s fast-moving society, where priorities are often dictated by the pursuit of professional achievement, financial security, or personal fulfillment, it becomes all too easy to overlook what truly matters—the quality of the food we consume daily. When our bodies signal malfunction, we turn to pharmaceuticals in hopes of swift recovery. When temperatures drop, we layer ourselves in thermal clothing for protection. And when hunger strikes, we meticulously prepare meals under the assumption that they will provide not just sustenance, but also essential micronutrients and bioactive compounds. Yet do these assumptions hold true in practice? Are we capable of distinguishing between foods that genuinely nourish the body and those that—despite the enticing claims on their packaging—may prove to be nothing more than empty calories or even harmful ingredients disguised under seemingly innocuous labels?
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Let's start with the powder, which includes products like mayonnaise, yogurt, cream, dressings, margarine, and sandwich sauces. Today we can find them on store shelves in the light version with a reduced fat content. What replaces it?
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